Securing the Future of Public Service: Modernizing the Nation’s Largest Pension Platform
A public sector retirement system managing over $225 billion in assets and serving 1.5 million state and local employees, retirees, and their families—operating as the largest fund of its kind in the United States.
3M+
Lines of Java
30,000+
Transactions Handled Per Hour
The Challenge
The organization’s mission-critical system was responsible for handling complex tasks like employer contributions, benefit calculations, and real-time transaction management across 2500 employers and millions of users.
The core application (CDB) was built on a 4GL managed environment, a platform no longer viable due to limited vendor support and technical constraints.
With time-bound initiatives for platform consolidation underway, the need for reengineering was urgent.
The organization could not afford any disruptions to service, user retraining, or cost overruns; a seamless migration to a modern, scalable environment was imperative.
What did Covance do
Comprehensive Code Conversion: Transformed over 1.4 million lines of legacy code into more than 3 million lines of Java, aligning with the organization's J2EE architecture across three tiers: client, business logic, and data.
Beyond Code Translation: Refactored and optimized logic across layers to enhance performance and modularity, restructuring presentation logic, streamlining exception handling, and reconfiguring legacy interfaces for a service-oriented architecture.
Adoption of Open-Source Technologies: Leveraged open-source technologies like Linux and Java to achieve cost-efficiency and ensure long-term adaptability.
On-Time, On-Budget Delivery: Successfully completed the modernization without compromising on schedule, budget, or service quality.
Testimonial
“This application conversion was absolutely essential to maintain our level of customer service, and we could not afford any cost or schedule over-runs. This 45 man-year project was accomplished on time and on budget, with no customer-visible hiccups.”
CIO, Leading Global Entertainment Network
Result
Delivered a high-stakes modernization project ahead of schedule
Demonstrated success using offshore resources for a high-impact transformation project for the first time
Ensured zero disruption to critical billing operations during transition
Demonstrated success using offshore resources for a high-impact transformation project for the first time
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We’re here to help you solve real challenges—whether it’s modernization, data unification, or AI-powered automation. Let’s explore how Covance can support your goals with solutions built for scale, speed, and results.
Call us at: 1-123-456-7890
Your Benefits:
Deep domain expertise
Enterprise-grade precision
Results-first approach
Transparent and collaborative
Independent, trusted advisors
Focused on long-term value
What happens next?
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Schedule a call at your convenience
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Discuss your needs during a discovery session
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Receive a tailored proposal aligned with your goals
